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Water Conservation on Golf Courses

by ang3lz

Among the most important issues facing the future of the game of golf is that of water use. In many parts of the country, golf courses require large amounts of water to irrigate the landscape on which the... published 2 months ago

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Water Conservation Tips for the Home

by Hovalis

If you've ever lived in a drought affected region then water conservation is a daily habit. It has to be, or sooner rather than later, you'll have no water. Just recently Eastern Australia has been in the... published 2 months ago

15 comments    family advice tips

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Dual Flush Toilets

by sarahd

Things to look for when buying a new toilet (not necessarily in order of importance): 1. Low water consumption 2. Durability, low maintenance 3. Flush performance & flushing mechanism: Recently there... published 2 years ago

12 comments    design toilet water conservation

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20 Quick Tips For Saving Water In The Home

by Nemingha

The concept of saving water simply isn't a priority for many families. That's because domestic mains water has always been readily available and comparatively cheap in most cities, even in countries where... published 7 months ago

0 comments    advice home how

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Saving Water in the Bathroom: High-efficiency Toilets and Showers

by Elle MacKenna

Fresh water is a finite resource but nearly half the water that passes through the pipes in a typical home goes to waste. If you live in a “water-rich” region it’s easy to take it for granted but nearly 75% of the states in the U.S. expect a local, regional or statewide water shortage within the next five years. Wasting water depletes this quickly diminishing resource and can cost you money. There are simple ways to cut down your water usage without compromising comfort. Here’s how… published 12 months ago

1 comment    home energy water

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What Kind of Measures Can Homeowners Take to Conserve Water?

by ms kim

Here are some ideas that we use in our home. Use less water when flushing ~ by placing a half gallon milk jug filled with water into the tank you can save water and still have enough for flushing (caution ~... published 2 months ago

0 comments    family environment homeowner

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What Kind of Measures Can Homeowners Take to Conserve Water?

by Pat Merewether

Some of my suggestions for conserving water may seem extreme and make people go 'eeeeewwww', but I'm hoping some folks will at least think about them or try them. Do you really need to take as many showers as... published 2 months ago

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Using Greywater

by Marye Audet

Grey water is any water, except from the toilet, that has been previously used. Water from showers, baths, washing dishes, mopping floors, and laundry is all considered grey water. Up to 80% of the water use in the home results in this substance. published 3 weeks ago

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Conserve Water In The Garden

by spuds

In these days of water shortages you really should consider conserving water around your home. One area you can do this is in the garden. There are a number of steps you can take to conserve water in the... published 2 months ago

2 comments    home water conservation

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Water Conservation: Bylaws To Live By

by KathleenS

Water Restrictions in place in Victoria, BC offer good tips and suggestions for anyone wanting to conserve water. published 2 weeks ago

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